
CaliMar Replacement Salt Cell Compatible with AutoPilot Model RC-42, SC-48, PPC3, 50K Gallons, CMARCAP42-2Y
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Quick overview
- Direct AutoPilot replacement Built to swap in for the cell on RC-42, SC-48 and PPC3 systems.
- Rated to 50,000 gallons Sized for large residential pools, not a scaled down substitute.
- Keeps your existing control Only the cell is replaced, the AutoPilot power center stays in place.
- Restores chlorine output A cell that has lost output leaves the pool short on sanitizer no matter how the controller is set.
- Part number CMARCAP42-2Y Match this number when comparing cells so you get the 42 series capacity.
- Cell only Supplied as the replacement cell for an installed AutoPilot system.
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Replacement Salt Cell Compatible with AutoPilot Model RC-42, SC-48, PPC3, 50K Gallons, CMARCAP42-2Y
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Product details
The CaliMar CMARCAP42-2Y is a replacement salt cell built to fit AutoPilot chlorine generator systems, specifically the RC-42, SC-48 and PPC3. It carries a 50,000 gallon rating.
When a cell needs replacing
Salt cells wear out. The plates lose their coating over years of service, output falls, and the pool runs short on chlorine even with the controller turned up. Once cleaning the cell no longer brings output back, the cell itself is the part to change.
What you keep
Only the cell is replaced here. The AutoPilot power center, the plumbing and the wiring all stay in place, which makes this a straightforward swap rather than a system change.
Check the model first
Confirm your system is an RC-42, SC-48 or PPC3 before ordering, and confirm your pool is within the 50,000 gallon rating. Matching the part number CMARCAP42-2Y is the surest way to get the right capacity.
From Pool School
How to Clean a Salt CellHose first, acid only on scale that stays, and each manufacturer's own mix and time limit. Read When to Replace a Salt CellThe life each manufacturer prints, what looks like a dead cell and is not, and choosing the next one. Read Generic vs OEM Salt CellsWhat you can compare on paper between the original and another manufacturer's cell, and what you cannot. Read| Brand | CaliMar |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | CMARCAP42-2Y |
| Type | Replacement salt cell |
| Compatible with | AutoPilot Model RC-42, SC-48, PPC3 |
| Pool size rating | Up to 50,000 gallons |
| Shipping weight | 5 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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